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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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smuenchrath Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2005 Posts: 371 Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I was one of the lucky few that got a set of the Lemke mats before things fell apart, but am interested in getting a set of these mats.
Does anyone know what color mats would have come with a 68 Regatta Blue Convertible with 'Light Sand' vinyl seats? I am going to assume dark brown?
The Lemke mats have a weird shiny surface and are too stiff. _________________ 68 Ghia Regatta Blue Convertible
69 Ghia Toga White Coupe
74 Westfalia
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rtroy Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2009 Posts: 259 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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jason_hamilton wrote: |
CiderGuy wrote: |
Was this an option ? I own 3 1970 Karmann Ghia and none have the above. |
Your 1970 came with the four mats shown in the photo.
If I wasn't already one of the unicorns with a set of Lemke mats I'd be all over this. |
Having had both in my hands, I can tell you the Lemke mats are of no real comparison. These mats are like original, the Lemke mats are made of an inappropriate rubber and want to curl up. If I had a car I cared about that takes these mats, I'd go with Luis' set. _________________ Richard
Karmann Ghia and Porsche 356 enthusiast
Founder, The Karmann Ghia Club of N. America |
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rtroy Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2009 Posts: 259 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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TRS63 wrote: |
Hi,
Wow, now that's a good news! I would like to get one for my early 60 ghia (OG paint is strato blue, don't know the mat color as I jever got them). No hurry in my case, I have a lot of work on the body prior to thinking about the mats..
I will follow it, thanks for your dedication!
Antoine - Germany |
I used to think that I'd have time to get reproductions, and assumed wrongly that they'd continue to be available. One of my most recent failures in this regard was thinking that even though I could force the issue and afford them, I errantly thought The Wolfsburg West 15" aluminum trim rings would be available later, when I had more cash. When I had more cash I went to buy them and found they'd been discontinued!
If you know you're going to need a set of these, step up while Luis still has a production line going! I think I'm going to end up with FIVE of the 8 mat sets and one of these! _________________ Richard
Karmann Ghia and Porsche 356 enthusiast
Founder, The Karmann Ghia Club of N. America |
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rtroy Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2009 Posts: 259 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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GHIA wrote: |
Here is pics from 1972 US VW Karmann Ghia Sales Brochure, there isn't floor mat
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Ah, but if you read the text it clearly states the mats were an option. _________________ Richard
Karmann Ghia and Porsche 356 enthusiast
Founder, The Karmann Ghia Club of N. America |
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rtroy Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2009 Posts: 259 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Count me for one set, Luis, I'll put it in the 1971 Cabriolet... _________________ Richard
Karmann Ghia and Porsche 356 enthusiast
Founder, The Karmann Ghia Club of N. America |
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GHIA Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2005 Posts: 345 Location: FRANCE
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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rtroy wrote: |
Ah, but if you read the text it clearly states the mats were an option. |
I based myself on the picture and I didn't read the text completely.
Thank you for the correction
I found the same annotation in a brochure on the samba for 1974. It's also an option.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/74ghia/page4.jpg |
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lajs57 Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 326 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Thank you guys!
Good information!
Floor mats were a dealer option from 1972 to 1974! _________________ http://www.lowlightwerks.com
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Ojai63dbl Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2007 Posts: 452
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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1965 anthracite mats please
count me as a number |
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FL-Frank Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2015 Posts: 823 Location: Jupiter, Florida
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:14 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Please include me for a set of gray-black mats for my LHD ‘64 coupe.
Thanks! _________________ “Tinker Toy” 1967 Savannah Beige Beetle Sedan...........Mostly Original Survivor
“Fritz” 1964 Gulf Blue Karmann Ghia Coupe...Complete Pan-Off Restoration SOLD |
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bhartwell59 Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2014 Posts: 792 Location: dallas, tx
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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lajs57 wrote: |
Floor mats were an option from 1972 to 1974! |
Well, heck... then I'm in for a set of Leather Beige for my '74 LHD vert. _________________ '74 Zambezi green Ghia vert, autostick, 101k
'87 Jeep Wrangler, 4.2, 330k |
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jbassman Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2004 Posts: 86
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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A set of black (anthracite) for my 71 convertible, please. |
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Keith Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2005 Posts: 3634 Location: Brodheadsville, PA
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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jbassman wrote: |
A set of black (anthracite) for my 71 convertible, please. |
Anthracite is NOT black, it is dark gray. If you are looking for black and order anthracite, you aren’t going to get what you want. _________________ Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"
"I firmly believe that some villagers from Botswana could probably build a better road than PennDot."- Splitty
"If you do anything to your car someone will hate on you for it. People absolutely love to complain and find fault with others. Don't let it bother you. Just live and have fun."- Lind |
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lajs57 Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 326 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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BACKERS /FOUNDER MEMBERS
So far there are 18 responses trough the Forum and PMs
We need more Founder Members to commit in order to have a good introductory price, please make sure to participate if you want a set! _________________ http://www.lowlightwerks.com |
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 11005
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Luis is a stand up guy and can be trusted. I got my mats for my lowlight as promised and they are good quality. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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Henrik_v Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2009 Posts: 11 Location: Sorø, Denmark
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:42 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I'm in for a set of beige for my 1960 convertible (Ferrite brown).
Thank you for lifting this project
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Viktor Cz. Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Sweden / Jönköping
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:02 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I'm in for a set of lava for my 1966 coupé. _________________ // Viktor
Karmann Ghia coupe 1966
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passoa55 Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 571 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:32 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Interested i a set for my 69 Ghia _________________ 1950 Hebmuller #458
1955 lowlight lizard green
1955 original paint oval
1956 1600 super V-sunroof Porsche
1958 lowlight ghia black
1963 firetruckred 23 window
1967 SO42 westy
1969 original paint Westy
1970 one owner 1300L bug |
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vw.dodge Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2008 Posts: 34 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:30 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I’m in for at least one set of original grey color for a ‘70. I have two sets of early black Lemke mats and while they look ok on the floor, they are inconsistent in their thickness and the rubber is too soft and cheesy. His later grey mats were all wrong as far as the color was concerned. Looking forward to seeing a better product on the market, you should have no trouble selling as many as you can make if you’re able to keep the price within limits. |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13958 Location: Southampton U.K.
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:11 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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vw.dodge wrote: |
I’m in for at least one set of original grey color for a ‘70. I have two sets of early black Lemke mats and while they look ok on the floor, they are inconsistent in their thickness and the rubber is too soft and cheesy. His later grey mats were all wrong as far as the color was concerned. Looking forward to seeing a better product on the market, you should have no trouble selling as many as you can make if you’re able to keep the price within limits. |
More orders...lower price. _________________ John.
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My 1958 Shorrock Supercharged Karmann Ghia
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